State Park · Virginia, United States
York River State Park
York River State Park is a state park in Virginia, United States, covering 2,954 acres (1,195 ha), established in 1969.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Williamsburg, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 2,954 acres (1,195 ha) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Coordinates | 37.4053° N, 76.7139° W |
| Managed by | Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About York River State Park
York River State Park is located near the unincorporated town of Croaker in James City County, Virginia on the south bank of the York River about 10 miles downstream from West Point. The York River is formed from the confluence of the Mattaponi River and the Pamunkey River at West Point. The York River empties into the Chesapeake Bay about 30 miles downstream from Croaker Landing. In the state park, the historical Croaker Landing is an archaeological site listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1987.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 33.9 miles away
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) · Norfolk, United States · 45.2 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 101.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is York River State Park?
York River State Park is in Virginia, United States (37.4053° N, 76.7139° W).
When was York River State Park established?
York River State Park was established in 1969, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is York River State Park?
York River State Park covers 2,954 acres (1,195 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_River_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).